Fit-again Shaheen Afridi available for Pakistan's World Cup warmups

Fit-again Shaheen Afridi available for Pakistan's World Cup warmups


In a critical lift for Pakistan's possibilities, quick bowler Shaheen Afridi has completed his injury rehabilitation and will join the team's T20 World Cup crew according to plan. The 22-year-old speedy, who had been disappeared by a knee injury, will be accessible to be picked for the team's official World Cup warm-up games against England and Afghanistan as he develops match wellness towards the team's immeasurably significant tournament opener against India at the MCG on October 23.

Afridi, who got a knee tendon injury while fielding in a Test against Sri Lanka in July, missed the Asia Cup as well as the seven-match T20I series against England attributable to an lengthy rehabilitation program for which he was  sent to England. In a Pakistan Cricket Board media release, the fast bowler revealed that he's resumed bowling at full tilt over the last 10 days.


"I have been bowling six to eight overs trouble free for the beyond 10 days with full run-up and pace. While I have delighted in bowling and batting in the nets, nothing can supplant the vibe of match environment and I can hardly hold back to be there," Afridi was cited as saying on Tuesday (October 11).

"It has been a thorough and  challenging rehabilitation programme, , however I have completely delighted in it. Frankly, I'm feeling fitter than any time in recent memory and can hardly hold on to wear the playing kit. I want to thank the PCB Medical Advisory Committee as well as the Crystal Palace F.C. for allowing me to use their outstanding facilities and looking after me so well during the rehabilitation programme."


A central member of Pakistan's run to the semifinals of last year's T20 World Cup in Dubai, Afridi finished with seven wickets in the tournament at an economy of 7.04 including a best of 3 for 31 in the defeat of India.

In the mean time, Fakhar Zaman, who was named among the travelling reserves for the upcoming World Cup,, will likewise venture out to Brisbane and join the squad and will proceed with his recovery under the management of team specialist Najeebullah Soomro.





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